Carlos Slim
Mexican billionaire telecom magnate listed in Epstein's black book; no direct correspondence found
Also known as: Carlos Slim Helu
Carlos Slim Helú, the Mexican telecommunications magnate and one of the world's wealthiest individuals, appears in the Jeffrey Epstein case files primarily as a peripheral figure — referenced in the cultural context of extreme wealth, mentioned in forwarded news articles, and listed in Epstein's black book. After a thorough analysis of all linked documents, OCR mentions, emails, and co-occurring persons, no direct correspondence between Carlos Slim and Jeffrey Epstein has been identified, and no evidence of any personal relationship, financial transaction, or social interaction between them is present in the available documents. Slim's most direct connection to Epstein is his appearance in Epstein's infamous black book with three phone numbers. This is a significant data point, as the black book represented Epstein's network of contacts. However, inclusion in the black book — which contained hundreds of names — does not establish a personal relationship.
Many entries were aspirational or one-degree-removed contacts. No scheduling records, flight logs, or meeting notes involving Slim have been identified.
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Carlos Slim appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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Background
Carlos Slim Helú, the Mexican telecommunications magnate and one of the world's wealthiest individuals, appears in the Jeffrey Epstein case files primarily as a peripheral figure — referenced in the cultural context of extreme wealth, mentioned in forwarded news articles, and listed in Epstein's black book. After a thorough analysis of all linked documents, OCR mentions, emails, and co-occurring persons, no direct correspondence between Carlos Slim and Jeffrey Epstein has been identified, and no evidence of any personal relationship, financial transaction, or social interaction between them is present in the available documents.
Slim's most direct connection to Epstein is his appearance in Epstein's infamous black book with three phone numbers. This is a significant data point, as the black book represented Epstein's network of contacts. However, inclusion in the black book — which contained hundreds of names — does not establish a personal relationship. Many entries were aspirational or one-degree-removed contacts. No scheduling records, flight logs, or meeting notes involving Slim have been identified.
Epstein Connection
The approximately 70+ document mentions of Carlos Slim fall into several distinct categories: 1. Cultural/Wealth References: The most personal mention is a January 15, 2010 email where an unnamed woman asks Epstein, "Shall I marry you or Carlos Slim?" (efta-efta00764906). This uses Slim's name as shorthand for extreme wealth — not as evidence of any relationship. 2. Science Philanthropy Discussions: In an October 2012 email exchange between Barnaby Marsh and Epstein, Marsh notes that "Carlos Slim is also supporting him" — referring to genomics scientist Eric Lander — and suggests this "suggests possibility to do bold things" (efta-efta00947266). Separately, in February 2017, James Tagg tells Epstein about a Mexican researcher who "has contacts to Carlos Slim and is working that route" for science funding (efta-efta00664250). These show Epstein's circle was aware of and interested in Slim's philanthropy.
Key Allegations(5)
Black book entry with 3 phone numbers suggests Epstein had direct contact information for Slim, though no direct correspondence between the two has been identified in the released documents.
allegedEpstein appeared to track Slim's real estate and discussed Slim's $75M Fifth Avenue mansion with a contact (Melanie Spinella), potentially indicating real estate interest or social proximity in NYC.
allegedDeutsche Bank internal document listing Slim as a 'Top 100' prospect appears in Epstein case files, raising questions about how this internal banking document ended up in the Epstein evidence collection.
allegedA confidential name list (efta-efta01104262) includes Carlos Slim alongside Jared Kushner, Phil Knight, Michael Bloomberg, and others — the context and purpose of this list is unclear.
allegedConference schedule circulated by Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff includes a panel featuring Carlos Slim, suggesting Epstein attended or intended to attend the same conference.
allegedLegal Status
HIGH confidence that Slim's role in the Epstein files is peripheral. The evidence consists almost entirely of (1) a black book entry, (2) third-party references to Slim as a cultural symbol of wealth, (3) forwarded news articles, and (4) a Deutsche Bank prospect list that reflects banking practices rather than Epstein connections. No direct correspondence, financial transactions, meeting records, flight logs, or scheduling emails between Slim and Epstein have been identified. The black book entry with 3 phone numbers is the single piece of evidence suggesting Epstein had Slim's contact information, but this alone does not establish a relationship. The Paradise Papers match warrants independent verification but likely reflects legitimate corporate structures. Overall, the evidence does NOT support any connection between Slim and Epstein's criminal activities. What would need further investigation: (1) whether the conference Groff circulated a schedule for resulted in any actual meeting, (2) the source of the phone numbers in the black book, and (3) the full context of the confidential name list in efta-efta01104262.
Notable Statements(15)
“A32+1=25 Prospect Americas N. Latin America Carlos Slim Carlos Slim Grupo Carso 56700 2500 2500”
“duke house on 1009 fifth . carlos slim also for sale 75m”
“I noticed the Carlos Slim is also supporting him, which suggests possibility to do bold things.”
“Shall I marry you or Carlos Slim?”
“because she is Mexican has contacts to Carlos Slim and is working that route”
“2:15 PM - 3:15 PM A Conversation with Larry King and Carlos Slim”
“Steven sold his production company to Carlos Slim earlier this year.”
“Carlos Slim Helu, the Mexican telecommunications billionaire, defended his lack of charity”
“Carlos Slim ----- Nancy Peretsmon /// Darren Aronefaky”
“Bill Gates...has reclaimed the title of world's richest person from Mexico's Carlos Slim”
“KPN is trading +16.4% after Carlos Slim's America Movil announced a €2.40/share bid”
“if the three richest men alive today — Carlos Slim Helu, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett”
“Bill Clinton, David Beckham, Carlos Slim, Bill Gates. Hay que ser millonario”
“Carlos Slim Domit”
“America Movil, the market leader controlled by the Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim”
Key Relationships(8)
Black book entry with 3 phone numbers. Epstein emails mention Slim in context of real estate (efta-efta00990676), as a wealth reference (efta-efta00764906), and as a science philanthropist (efta-efta00947266). No direct correspondence between the two men has been identified in the evidence file.
Barnaby Marsh noted in email to Epstein: 'I noticed the Carlos Slim is also supporting him' referring to Eric Lander (efta-efta00947266, efta-02037751). This is a publicly known philanthropic relationship.
15 shared documents, but Junkermann emails reference Epstein and others; Slim appears in same document batches due to shared document collections, not direct interaction (efta-efta01039524, efta-efta00694192, etc.)
Top 100 Program document lists Slim/Grupo Carso as prospect with EUR 56,700M net worth and EUR 2,500k revenue potential (sd-10-EFTA01478894, efta-efta01478894). Listed alongside other ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
Mentioned together in forwarded articles about wealth (efta-efta00387335), Giving Pledge discussions (efta-efta00917804), Forbes rankings (efta-efta01133276), and Peter Singer wealth redistribution thought experiment (efta-efta01103908). No evidence of direct personal interaction mediated by Epstein.
Conference schedule shows 'A Conversation with Larry King and Carlos Slim' as 2:15-3:15 PM session (efta-efta00391428, efta-efta00958947). This is a public event, not a private relationship.
Marsh wrote to Epstein noting Slim's support for Eric Lander's work, suggesting 'possibility to do bold things' (efta-efta00947266). No evidence Marsh had direct contact with Slim.
Tagg emailed Epstein about a researcher who 'because she is Mexican has contacts to Carlos Slim and is working that route' for science funding (efta-efta00664250, efta-02366785). Aspirational contact, not confirmed relationship.
Timeline(11 events)
An unnamed woman (identified only as 'Sarah' in some document versions) emails Jeffrey Epstein joking 'Shall I marry you or Carlos Slim?' — Epstein replies 'I like the ne slim'. This is a flirtatious exchange using Slim's name as a cultural reference to wealth, not evidence of any connection to Slim himself.
Email exchange between Barnaby Marsh and Jeffrey Epstein discussing Eric Lander (genomics scientist at Broad Institute). Marsh notes 'I noticed the Carlos Slim is also supporting him, which suggests possibility to do bold things.' This references Slim's philanthropy in genomics/science.
Deutsche Bank 'Top 100 Program — Platinum' document lists Carlos Slim / Grupo Carso as a prospect in Americas / Latin America with estimated total net worth of EUR 56,700 million and projected AWM revenue potential of EUR 2,500k. He is listed as a 'Prospect' — not an existing client.
KPN M&A news: financial market report notes 'Carlos Slim increases stake to 21%' in KPN, the Dutch telecom. This is a routine financial news item forwarded within Epstein-adjacent correspondence.
America Movil (controlled by Slim) announces €2.40/share bid for remainder of KPN. Referenced in financial market briefing found in Epstein documents.
Trivial email forwarded to Epstein containing net worth comparison: 'If you divide their net worths by their age, Carlos Slim and Bill Gates have each accumulated more than $100,000 in net worth for every hour they've been alive.'
Jeffrey Epstein emails Melanie Spinella (apparent real estate contact): 'duke house on 1009 fifth . carlos slim also for sale 75m'. This references Slim's New York mansion at 1009 Fifth Avenue being listed for sale at $75 million — Epstein was tracking luxury real estate.
Conference schedule (appears to be Milken Institute or similar) lists 'A Conversation with Larry King and Carlos Slim' as a panel. Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff circulated this schedule, suggesting Epstein may have attended or planned to attend.
Daniel M. Rosenberg (Piro) emails referencing Steven Cantor who 'sold his production company to Carlos Slim earlier this year' and is launching an online education platform. This is a third-party business reference, not a direct connection.
Article forwarded by/to Epstein (from Mary Erdoes of JP Morgan) discusses Carlos Slim Helu defending his refusal to sign the Giving Pledge. This is a news article, not personal correspondence.
James Tagg emails Epstein about science funding; mentions a researcher who 'because she is Mexican has contacts to Carlos Slim and is working that route' for funding a Bose-Einstein-Condensate sensor project. This indicates Slim was seen as a potential funding source through indirect contacts.
At a Glance
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1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 3 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
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Offshore Connections (1)
Cross-referenced against the ICIJ Offshore Leaks Database (814K+ entities from Panama Papers, Paradise Papers, Pandora Papers, and Bahamas Leaks). Matches are based on name similarity and do not imply wrongdoing.
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